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Ex-Aston Villa boss Carla Ward named Ireland head coach
Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward has been appointed the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Wednesday.
Carla Ward announced as new Republic of Ireland manager
The Republic of Ireland have unveiled Carla Ward as their new manager. The former Aston Villa boss has signed a deal taking her through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.The ex-Sheffield United,
Soccer-Former Villa manager Ward named Ireland women's coach
Former Aston Villa women's manager Carla Ward will take over as coach of the Ireland women's team, the country's football association (FAI) said on Wednesday. Ward will be on the touchline for Ireland's Nations League home game against Turkey on Feb.
Ex-Ireland star hails new manager Carla Ward as ‘best of what was available’ but issues grassroots football warning
MEABH DE BURCA believes Carla Ward was “the best of what was available” after she was appointed Republic of Ireland manager. Ward, 41, was appointed as Eileen Gleeson’s successor
Carla Ward: Republic of Ireland appoint ex-Aston Villa WSL boss as new head coach after Eileen Gleeson exit
Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward replaces Eileen Gleeson, who left after Ireland failed to qualify for Euro 2025; Ward was on Emma Hayes USA coaching staff for 2024 Olympics triumph and will take ch
Carla Ward: New Ireland women’s head coach may be perfect fit for bruised soccer team
FAI deserves praise for impressive appointments of former Aston Villa manager and Dubliner Alan Mahon as her assistant
Republic of Ireland name former Villa head coach Ward as boss
Republic of Ireland have announced Carla Ward as their new boss, replacing Eileen Gleeson. The former Aston Villa head coach will lead the country through their 2027 World Cup campaign after they missed out on Euro 2025 qualification. Ward's first game will see Republic of Ireland take on Turkey in the Nations League next month.
Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward appointed as new Ireland women’s team head coach
Carla Ward has been confirmed as the new women’s national team head coach, the FAI have announced this evening.
Ex-Villa boss Ward named Republic of Ireland head coach
Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward has been appointed Republic of Ireland head coach, replacing Eileen Gleeson. Ward, 41, takes charge with immediate effect and will lead the country through to the end of the 2027 World Cup campaign.
Carla Ward 'excited to be part of something special' as new Ireland boss
NEW IRELAND WNT head coach Carla Rowe says “everything” excites her about her new job, with 2027 World Cup qualification the target. The former Aston Villa boss was confirmed as Eileen Gleeson’s successor this evening.
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Carla Ward's upbringing, career history, and family tragedy as she takes over as Ireland women's team head coach
The 41-year-old's contract is set to run until the end of the 2027 Women's World Cup campaign, with the Girls in Green aiming ...
Inside Carla Ward’s family life including ‘best mini me’ daughter and tragic past as she is named new Ireland manager
REPUBLIC of Ireland fans will be getting familiar with Carla Ward after she was named new women’s manager. The highly touted ...
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Carla Ward Takes Helm of Ireland Women's Team Ahead of Nations League
Carla Ward, former Aston Villa women's manager, has been appointed as the new coach of the Ireland women's national team. She ...